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Electronic Nudge Letters Do Not Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in CKD

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Neither delivery of electronic nudge letters nor letters to general practice increase uptake of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 7 in Circulation. Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup, M.D.,

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. This condition is an important biological marker for metabolic syndrome.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? Keywords often searched include: Internal medicine meaning Define internal medicine Internal medicine definition What does internal medicine cover In essence, internal medicine is the backbone of adult healthcare, especially for individuals seeking comprehensive, long-term health management.

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Navigating Executive Orders and DOJ Memos That Threaten Criminal Prosecution

FDA Law Blog

Specifically, these are procedures and drugs used in providing what HHS had, until recently, referred to as gender-affirming care. Department of Health & Human Services purporting to provide a comprehensive review of the evidence and best practices for promoting the health of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria.